Cedarwood

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Name Cedarwood
Latin Cedrus Atlantica
Origin Atlas Mountains, Morocco and Algeria
Skin Benefits
  • – Regulates sebum production — beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin
  • – Antibacterial and antifungal properties help clarify and purify
  • – Reduces the appearance of blemishes and congestion
  • – Gently astringent, tightening and toning to the skin
  • – Soothes irritation, itching, and inflammation
  • – Softens and conditions skin texture
  • – Supports a balanced, healthy complexion
  • – Comedogenic Rating (0–5): 0
Description Cedarwood essential oil is steam-distilled from the wood of the Cedrus Atlantica tree, native to the rugged peaks of the Atlas Mountains in North Africa. One of the oldest aromatic materials known to humanity, cedar has been used for millennia across ancient Egyptian, Tibetan, and Native American traditions for its preservative, medicinal, and ceremonial properties. In modern skincare, it is prized for its sebum-regulating and clarifying qualities, making it particularly effective in formulations targeting oily, congested, or acne-prone skin. Its warm, woody scent — grounding and unmistakably ancient — also makes it a cornerstone of natural perfumery and aromatherapy.

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